Dr. Varunakumara J.B M.Sc., Ph.D., Post Doc
Assistant Professor
Department - Biochemistry
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Area Of Specialization:
Nano Drug Delivery, Nanotechnology, Cardiovascular disease, Clinical Biochemistry etc.,
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Contact:
Phone: 9538829446
Email: varuna24july@gmail.com
Projects
Sl No | Title | Name of Faculty | Funding Agency | Grants | Periods | Status |
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1 | Synergistic approach towards cardiovascular protection by designing of biodegradable nanocarriers loaded with nutraceutical and statin | Dr. Varunakumara J B | Kuvempu University | Start-Up Research Grant | 1 Year | Completed |
Publication
Sl No | Title | Authors | Publisher | Year |
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1 | Antimicrobial activity of ginger root extracts against human pathogenic bacteria. | Dr. Swamy CT, Vinay Kumar PG, Dr. Varunakumara JB* | International Journal of Life Sciences Research | 2019 |
2 | Preparation and characterization of atorvastatin and curcumin-loaded chitosan nanoformulation for oral delivery in atherosclerosis. | Varuna kumara J B, Sistla Ramakrishna and Basavaraj Madhusudhan | IET Nanobiotechnology | 2017 |
3 | Evaluation of Surfactants-Assisted Folic Acid-Loaded Pectin Submicrospheres: Characterization and Hemocompatibility Assay. | Varuna kumara J B, Ravikumara N R and Basavaraj Madhusudhan | Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry | 2016 |
4 | Formulation and evaluation of atorvastatin calcium loaded chitosan nanoparticles. | Varuna kumara J B and Basavaraj Madhusudhan | International Journal of pharma and bio sciences | 2015 |
5 | Synthesis, characterization and hemocompatibility evaluation of curcumin encapsulated chitosan nanoparticles for oral delivery. | Varuna Kumara J B and Basavaraj Madhusudhan | International Journal of Advanced Research | 2015 |
6 | Novel Green Nanomaterials Synthesis | J. B. Varunakumara, P. G. Vinay Kumar & Chidanandamurthy Thippeswamy Swamy | Springer Nature Singapore | 2022 |
7 | Green Synthesis of Medically Important Metallo Nanoparticles | Vinay Kumar P. G., Varunakumara J. B. and Chidanandamurthy Thippeswamy Swamy | Springer Nature Singapore | 2022 |
Papers
Sl No | Title | Year |
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1 | Preparation and characterization of atorvastatin and curcumin combination-loaded chitosan nanoformulation for oral delivery in atherosclerosis | 2015 |
2 | Anti-atherosclerotic activity of optimized and characterized atorvastatin and curcumin individually-loaded chitosan nanoformulation | 2016 |
3 | Parasites and antibiotic resistant superbugs | 2019 |
4 | Phytomedicine for glaucoma | 2019 |
5 | Preparation and characterization of atorvastatin calcium loaded chitosan nanoparticles and invitro release study | 2020 |
6 | antinocepciceptive activity of quercetin-3-rhamnopyranosyl-(1-6) glucopyranoside isolated from delonix | 2020 |
7 | The treatment modalities for impacted wisdom teeth | 2021 |
8 | Preparation and characterization of chitosan loaded lovastatin nanoparticles and invitro release study | 2021 |
9 | Anti-atherosclerotic effect of atorvastatin, atorvastatin-loaded and drug free chitosan nanoparticles in rats | 2022 |
10 | Epileptic patient case study | 2022 |
11 | Preparation and characterization of simvastatin loaded chitosan nanoparticles, invitro release study and hemocompatible study | 2022 |
12 | The epidemiological survey of myocardial infarction in shivamogga | 2023 |
13 | Evaluation of phytochemical analysis and total phenolic content of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) extract | 2023 |
14 | Kallu Huvu Ondu Gunatmaka Adhyayana (Kannada) | 2023 |
Conference
Sl No | Conference |
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1 | DBT Sponsored Workshop (22nd January to 7th February 2014). on “Advanced Nano-Characterization Techniques as Complementary Tools for Biomolecular Applications†by Department of Nanotechnology, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Kanyakumari District. |
2 | One day Regional workshop on Biological Sciences jointly organized by vision group of science and technology, government of Karnataka and Kuvempu University, shankaraghatta on 17th November 2018. |
3 | One day workshop on “Changing paradigms in higher education: Assessment accreditation and excellence†organized by Sahyadri Arts college, Shivamogga on 13th October 2018. |
4 | Two days National level workshops on “Developing MOOC through SWAYAM†organized by Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri Shankaraghatta on 8th & 9th January 2019. |
5 | Two days state level workshop on “Computational Skills development for UG Teachers†organized by department of Mathematics, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga on 11th and 12th January 2019. |
6 | Three days national level workshops on “New dimensions in computational biology†for teachers and research scholars, organized by Higher Education Academy and Karnataka University, Dharwad from 3rd to 5th July 2019. |
7 | Convenor for one day state level seminar on “ Impact of Biochemistry in interdisciplinary research (IBIR-2018)†organized by department of biochemistry, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga on 17th December 2018. |
8 | Repourter for Two days national conference on “New horizons in Biological sciences (NHBS-2019)†organized by department of Botany and Seed Technology, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga on 22 and 23rd February 2019. |
9 | Chairperson for One day state level seminar on “Application of Mathematics†organized by department of Mathematics, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga on 16th February 2019. |
10 | One Day State Level Seminar on “ Neoteric Advances in Microbiology (NAM-2018)†Organized by Department of mIcrobiology, Kuvempu University. |
11 | Two Day State Level Seminar on “ Recent Development in Chemical Science (RDCS-2018), Organized by Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University. |
12 | One Day State Level Seminar on “ Biodiversity Conservation and Field Technique†Organized by Department of Environmental Science, Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University. |
13 | A state level seminar on “Current trends in pharmaceutical biotechnology†organized by department of studies and research in biotechnology, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga. |
14 | Two days national conference on “Recent Innovations in animal sciences (RIAS-2019)†organized by department of zoology, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga. |
15 | Two days national seminar on “ Innovative approaches in biological science research (IABSR-2019)†organized by department of PG studies and research in Biochemistry, Kuvempu University, shankaraghatta. UGC sponsored national symposium on “ Emerging trends and challenges in Life Sciences†organized by department of Biochemistry, Davangere University, Davangere. |
16 | UGC sponsored national symposium on “Emerging trends and challenges in Life Sciences†organized by department of Biochemistry, Davangere University, Davangere on 26th and 27th April 2019. |
17 | Participated International Webinar on “Natural Products developments†on 31st May 2020. Organized by department of Food Technology, Davangere University, Davanagere-07, Karnataka. |
18 | Short Term Course/ Faculty Development Programme: 6th to 10th july 2020, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, Prof Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Badnera-Amravati-444701 |
19 | Short Term Course/ Faculty Development Programme: 23rd to 29th july 2020, UGC HRDC Gujarat University |
20 | Short Term Course/ Faculty Development Programme: 31st august to 5th september 2020, Dept. of Physics and Chemistry, NMIT, Bangaluru |
21 | workshops: 10th to 14th august 2020, Dept. of Biotechnology and Chemistry, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru-560054 |
22 | Organizing secretary for special invited talk on “Heart Attack-Awareness and Prevention†organized by department of Biochemistry, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga on 18th February 2021. |
23 | Organizing secretary for special invited talk on “GOUT: Journey through an unwalkable disease†organized by department of Biochemistry, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga on 14th July 2021. |
24 | Organizing secretary for special invited talk on “Role of quality control in clinical biochemistry laboratory†organized by department of Biochemistry, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga on 14th March 2022. |
25 | Organizing secretary for special invited talk on “Phytochemicals: Recent Trends†organized by department of Biochemistry, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga on 03rd September 2022. |
26 | Organizing secretary for special invited talk on “Drug and DNA Interaction†organized by department of Biochemistry, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga on 18th November 2023. |
Other Activities
Sl No | Other Activities |
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1 | RUSA Coordinator, Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University Shivamogga. |
2 | HEAD of the Biochemistry Department, Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. |
3 | E-Attestation Officer, Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. |
4 | BOE Chairman of Biochemistry Department, Sahyadri Science College (Autonomous), Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. |
5 | BOE Member of Biochemistry Department, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. |
6 | BOS Member of Biochemistry Department, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. |
7 | Coordinator of Biochemistry Practical Examinations, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. |
8 | Coordinator of Biochemistry Practical Examinations, Sahyadri Science College (Autonomous), Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. |
9 | Biochemistry Practical Examiner of Government Science College, Davangere University, Chitradurga. |
10 | Question paper setter for UG-Biochemistry Davangere University. |
11 | Question paper setter for Department of Biotechnology Engineering, NMAM Institute of technology, NITTE. |
12 | Question paper setter for PG-Biochemistry, Adichunchanagiri University, BG Nagara. |
13 | Mentor, B.Sc First year and Second Year ‘H’ section, Sahyadri Vignana Parishattu, Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. |
14 | Committee Member of internal exams, Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University Shivamogga. |
15 | Committee Member of SC/ST Cell, Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University Shivamogga. |
16 | Committee Member of Girls Hostel, Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. |
17 | Committee Member of UG-Admission Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. |
18 | Committee Member of Discipline, Sahyadri Science College, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga. |
19 | Committee Member of NAAC, Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga |
20 | BOS Member of Department of Biochemistry, Government Science College (Autonomous), Hassan |